Muscat

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The muscat family of grapes of the species Vitis vinifera is widely grown for wine, raisins and table grapes. They range in color from white to almost black, but almost always have a pronounced sweet floral aroma. Muscat grapes are grown around the world in Bulgaria, Romania, Italy, Israel, France, Portugal, Greece, Spain, Australia, California, Hungary, Canada, Turkey and other places. The breadth and number of varieties of muscat suggest that it is very old, perhaps the oldest domesticated grape variety. There are theories that most families within the Vitis vinifera grape family are descended from the Muscat family.

Packed with flavors of tangy orange blossom and apple spice, the light acidity balances out perfectly the high residual sugar, creating a wine that is seductive, zesty, and rich.
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Food Pairing: This beautiful late harvested wine makes a perfect partner to a wide range of desserts. It would be wonderful served chilled with a steamed orange and persimmon pudding, apple pie, or a decadent flourless chocolate cake.

This classic Black Muscat dessert wine is superbly balanced with a natural and expressive character. Deep red in color with fruit forward flavors of strawberry, loganberry, and blu ...moreeberry, it also demonstrates rich notes of chocolate, molasses, vanilla and caramel.

Muscat Hamburg only ripens completely every 2-3 years, but 2005 was a perfect vintage. Our staff hovered over the grapes and wine like mother hens,and the result is sheer bliss wit ...moreh desserts or blue cheese!

Known for its uniquely spicy and aromatic "grape” character, Muscat Canelli is one of the oldest cultivated varieties dating back to the ancient Greeks. Typically Muscat Canelli i ...mores finished with varying levels of residual sugar to balance with the sweet fruit aromas that are characteristic of the varietal. Enjoy with fruit and cheese, spicy Indian curries, or that special someone.

Ripe pink grapefruit and honeysuckle blossoms highlight the aromas of this Muscat. Candied citrus fruit with ripe spiced pears and honey. This wine has bright acid and is clean and ...more lively with a smooth finish.

In keeping with our naming traditions, this wonderfully sweet desert Moscato is named for Adele. It is crisp and clean, not cloying, and has wonderful flavors of citrus and pear. W ...moree recently paired it with an apple tart at our Wine Club party and it was a huge hit!

The fresh fruit and flowery aromas are just as intense in the wine as they were in the fruit. This wine can be enjoyed as an aperitif or enjoy the freshness with fruit deserts. Int ...moreerestingly, it's a treat with very spicy foods.

Back in my days at Estrella River Winery we made a Late Harvest Muscat Canelli and I was always fascinated by the rich thick juice that came out of the press to make this wine. It ...morewasn't until the 2000 vintage that we had the right grapes to produce one of our own. The 2003 vintage is even more intense! The grapes came from our Stone's Throw Vineyard and some of the rows were tagged before harvest for the extended ripening. The results produced a very aromatic wine with hints of apricots and pears. Fortification stopped the fermentation and retained the fruit's natural sweetness. Enjoy after dinner with fruit desserts.

There is a very small, but growing following for Orange Muscat. There are restaurateurs who are discovering the dynamics of Orange Muscat with Creme Brulee, Peche Melba, Flan or ev ...moreen vanilla ice cream. Have no fear, good consumer; you are years ahead of the pack. We have Orange Muscat for most of the year. The wine is dessert unto itself. The bouquet is absolutely spectacular with orange blossoms. The flavors are golden raisins, peaches and oranges. While there is enough tartness to stand up to fruit driven desserts, the lack of water produces a thick, viscous wine.

Jasmine flowery nose with a delicate hint of spice and a crisp clean finish characterize the wine. Enjoy with Crab cakes, Lobster, Oysters, and seafood of your choice. The sweetnes ...mores of the seafood with the saltiness of its aftertaste will pair beautifully with Mermaid’s Fancy on the palate.

The Wine: This lightly sweet yet brightly effusive white would work equally well as a pr ...moree-prandial aperitif, a post-prandial refresher or (prandially speaking) as the perfect accompaniment to white meat fowl (such as chicken or turkey) or the somewhat spicier Asian cuisines (such as Thai or Szechuan).
A floral, fruit filled nose, rich flavors of melon and tropical stone fruits and a zesty finish make this wine a pleaser.

The Bella Vista Muscat Canelli is floral with peach and apricot overtones and smothered by lush sweetness, but it is perfectly balanced with a crisp acidity. It is wonderful with a ...morell types of fruit and cheeses. Serve chilled. With a residual sugar content of 4.4% this dessert wine is what we call, "A little sip of heaven!"